"As Ships Go By" is a prime Metro Detroit Vacation Rental, located in Marine City, one of Southeast Michigan's and Western Ontario's top destination spots. Enjoy your view from your deck as a parade of nautical vessels pass your expansive 1900 square foot, four bedroom retreat. Absorb the sights and sounds of all four seasons. Experience constantly changing natural wonders along the river. Family friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Only 50 miles from Detroit! In town for an event? Book now!

We purchased the property from the estate in 2016, refurbishing and decorating the north side duplex into a 1900 square foot, 4 bedroom short term stay property and vacation rental. We've decorated the place with neat and interesting items collected from estate sales, flea markets and garage sales. Once you step through the door you'll know everything is right! Once you step into the upstairs river room and experience the view, you will want to stay forever! Inquire today for availability!

The St. Clair River is an experience. If you've never seen it, you're in for a treat. We were fortunate to grow up with some of the cleanest, freshest water on the planet. Swimming on a hot day, late night float downs, fishing, water skiing or just relaxing watching the ships. Let us know if you have a special interest. There are ton's of things to do in the local area and we are happy to help you find an event or area attraction to fit your interest for an enjoyable stay.

Awesome place! Great experience. We were seeking a last minute get away on one of Michigan's waterways, and we found Pete's place. Always a little leery of what one might find in a rental, we were in for such a pleasant surprise. From the moment we met Pete, and walked through the doors to experience the character and charm of this lovely place on the St. Clair River, we knew all was well. Roomy, so clean, comfy, and decorated with maritime and nautical decor - just perfect. The kitchen had everything we needed, linens and beds were clean and comfy, warm throws in the sitting areas for the chilly nights, board games, great tv (though there's not much time for that), an excellent selection of books, magazines, and so much more. And then ... the river. Freighters passing by with a low, calming rumble, waves lapping the shore, sunrise over the water, fishing, etc. etc. Nice!! Pete and Karen are so personable and have a wealth of information and input for things of interest and they are there for you as much or little as you prefer. They were awesome at showing us local, cool stuff that we would never have found without them. We had two teens with us and even they had a great experience! There is definitely something for everyone.

Jennifer2017-08-04T00:00:00Z

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3 bed, 2 bath up close and personal with the Great Lakes Freighters!
Our house is perfect for those looking for a peaceful retreat in the midst of all the River has to offer. With newly remodeled kitchen, bathrooms, and dining room and an open floorplan downstairs, we've given this quaint cottage on the river flashes of a luxurious spa experience. This update includes a washlet upstairs, new tile work, and a bathroom with heated floors.

We're new to this!
This home has never been used as a vacation rental before. We've spent the last several months researching, planning and working hard to make sure it has everything you need.
We're considering the summer of 2017 to be our "trial run" and we'd like you to help. In exchange for honest feedback (along with some patience and understanding that we may have overlooked something) we'd like to offer you these special discounted rates.
All we ask is that each guest is willing to fill out a short survey and leave honest feedback at the end of your stay.
The St.Clair River House was built as a cottage in 1935 as a Detroiter's vacation home. Much of the historical charm from that cottage remains, with a fieldstone wood-burning hearth still featured as the centerpiece of the open floor plan downstairs. The three cozy bedrooms upstairs all have river views, and even show some architectural detail in their original plaster work. As you'd expect from a 1930's-era cottage, there are some areas of imperfect fit and finish. However, modern comfort, convenience, and beauty do shine through in the newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Multiple-head showers, beautiful stone tile, a Jacuzzi tub, and a heated floor upstairs will transport you from the cottage to a luxury spa. Neighbors are close on these riverfront lots, and we have some of the best on either side of the House. With that, we expect guests who respect the tranquility and beauty of this wonderful place. We hope you love it just as much as we do.
Andrew & Susie

We first fell in love with this respite on the river when moving to southeast Michigan for work back in 2009. The surprise of seeing Caribbean-blue water and curiosity of watching a thousand foot ship right in front of us was awe-inspiring. It became our dream to live on the banks of that beauty, and we were lucky enough to make the dream come true. There were so many little surprises that we still miss, like hearing the drone of ships' horns on a foggy night, catching a walleye right from the dock in the spring, or watching the Coast Guard break ice in the winter. We enjoyed this idyllic setting for several years until another job change pulled us closer to the city, but the St Clair River House remains a part of our hearts. We now want to share our love of this wonderful area with all of you.

My family and I went toAlginac to visit an uncle. We were so lucky to have found this gem- a few doors down from his house. This place was amazing!! You won't believe the view until you see it for yourself! Andrew was awesome and accommodating. The house was very clean and the details were top notch. They had top of the line faucets in the showers and kitchen. The shampoo, conditioner and body wash were also provided. The quality of the beds, pillows and linens were superior. This was my first time booking with Airbnb. I can only hope all our experiences are like this one!

Tara2017-07-27T00:00:00Z

What a beautiful home and location! The relaxing sights and sounds of the river are wonderful. We felt well taken care of. Two pretty important amenities: kitchen and showers/bathrooms were great- we loved the super soft towels and bedding. Well done!

Elizabeth2017-08-06T00:00:00Z

Great location. Super remodel. Wide open and accommodates many visitors above the accommodation level i.e. you can invite day visitors.

tom2017-07-13T00:00:00Z

The best house on the river to view the freighters going by. The house was amazing and is so well laid out that it made it easy to find everything. The hosts were great and communication was beyond perfect. All in all would highly recommend this house to anyone. Great place to relax, watch freighters, and fish.

Robert2017-07-20T00:00:00Z

The house is gorgeous, spacious and beautiful. Many great updates and the better tub is fabulous. I will be back!

Cottage is across the road from the waterfront. Dock extends 140' out into St Clair River, a main thoroughfare for ocean/ lake freighters.

We have a saying around here- if you're lucky enough to be by the river- you're lucky enough. Great neighbourhood, friendly village with bakery

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We will be back next summer!

Anne2016-08-18T00:00:00Z

Marcia and Dan greeted us upon arrival with beer and wine from a local brewery and winery, as we were in town for a wedding and they thought it would be nice to have a drink while getting ready. The newly renovated cottage was clean, comfortable and fully equipped with everything you would possibly need for your stay. The cottage was very roomy, we had 9 adults and 1 baby with plenty of room inside, outside and down on the dock. We had so much fun on our stay and if we are ever back in the area again we would not hesitate to stay at their cottage.

Kasey2016-07-04T00:00:00Z

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This place is close to Sarnia, Chatham, Wallaceburg, Marine City, Detroit, Port Huron, Ferry to the U.S is in Sombra, Detroit airport. Many parks and conservation's, great views. You’ll love this place because of Its clean, quiet, comfortable, location, the views, the people. This place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (with kids). It is only 4 years old with filtered air exchanger, wired/battery fire/co2 alarm on both levels. Hardwood, tile, new carpet-floors

The main floor is 1500 sq ft. 2 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms. The Master bedroom is big and has a KIng size bed, with 2 wic, a walk in bathroom with a jet tub and shower, and a 4 in 1 type baby bed. The 2nd bedroom has a queen bed. Upstairs can sleep 4. not including the 4 in 1 baby/toddler bed
I am including the downstairs as a 3rd bedroom with currently 1 queen size memory foam bed and a love seat couch just dry wall board on the walls, its not completely finished downstairs but clean with a bathroom with the toilet in. It is another 1500 sq, ft down there and has future living room/bar area. 2 bedrooms, one is almost done and has a king bed. There is a heavy bag, some gym equipment, fooze ball table and some old drums. Ok to use have fun. Beds are all comfy and clean.
Honor system and Coffee included !

Really nice ! The St.Clair River is across the street. A river trail. The library and daycare are within a couple minute walk. Sombra has a Ferry to the USA, Marine city. A new public dock, splash pad, town park, really great for kids. Not crowded. A baseball park. Many parks some with boat launches within minutes.
A really cool pub that has live music and great food. A few other restaurants all very good. Some shops that are unique and have some great deals and a general store.
Port Lambton is 5 min away has all the same things. (plus a grocercy store IFT and a LCBO.)

Shanon hosted our team of 5 staff from the University of Waterloo for a week. Everything was in order, clean, and prepared for our staff. He has a very nice home in a nice location. Would definitely stay again!

Martin2017-07-07T00:00:00Z

We had a great experience staying at Shanon's place. It was clean and he was very pleasant to deal with.

Three newly remodeled private bedrooms with private bathrooms on a Quiet dead end road. Shared access to the rest of the home. Bring your bikes or boards, bathing suit or snorkels, on the Krispin River, paddle to the bar/restaurant, into the DNR nature preserve to witness bald eagles, turtles and deer. year round beauty here. 24 hour combination access to house, covered porches, beautiful sunsets. Relax by the fire or in the Jacuzzi at night…

Island Gift Shop, Golf Course, School House Grille, Browns Tavern, Harsens Island Historical Museum, Browns Field ball diamond, and Pickle ball/Tennis courts. Great Freighter views from around the world pass by on the North Channel

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PRIVATE CARRIAGE HOUSE!
Complimentary Champagne chocolate truffles and a seasonal drink, await you when you arrive. Along with a Gourmet breakfast menu to please your palette. All served to your room when you want it. not when we tell you! that's what sets us aside from the other BnB's. You have a private entrance along with your own balcony. A one bedroom, 1 bath, living room and kitchenette all to yourself in complete privacy.

breakfast when you want. Not when we tell you. delivered to your room

We live 2 blocks from the town of marine city waterfront. My home was built by Dr. Baird in 1885 who owned the mineral salt baths and was mayor of marine city, amongst other things he did in the community. You'll also find, an eclectic amount of antique shops, along with 2 live theaters, a classic movie theater and our famous candy shop "The Sweet Tooth" where you'll find and endless array of gourmet candy. We have several waterfront dining restaurants to dine at or take a sandwich and sit at the park to watch the freighters and Yachts go by on the St. Clair river.

My husband surprised me with an overnight getaway at the carriage house. I walked in to rose petals, surprise love notes in different rooms, and awesome champagne truffles. The studio was clean and adorably decorated. With being walking distance to downtown, we were able to boutique shop, have drinks, sit by the water, and then have a fabulous dinner at Marine City Fish Co. To top it off, I woke up to a gourmet breakfast. Wonderful experience, Corine is a fabulous host!

John2017-05-14T00:00:00Z

Very lovely place to stay and walking distance to everything in the quaint town full of little shops, antiques,wonderful restaurants, theatres and museums..and boat watching at the riverfront..all walkable. Inside is adorably decorated and immaculately clean.Her little deck is private and a wonderful escape. Bluebirds in the trees and babbling water. Corine and her husband couldn't be more accomodating. Wonderful custom breakfasts and helpful in any way needed. Highly recommended!

Maggie2017-07-30T00:00:00Z

My husband and I spent 2 days at the Blake House Bed and Breakfast. Sweetest Day weekend. Corine ( the owner) layed out flower petals for us and made a heart shape on the bed with the petals. She had coffee, tea and water in the room for us. There were chocolate truffles and dessert in the fridge. Breakfast both days was phenomenal. Its not just the average buffet stuff you get at a hotel. Bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns , tallest and juice the first day. The second day she made us apple and cream cheese stuffed French toast with homemade apple cider syrup.. soo good.. Corine and her husband David were great hosts. They accommodated everything we needed.. The place itself was just beautiful. Clean and BEAUTIFULLY decorated. the bed was comfy too. EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT. If you have the opportunity to stay there.. I recommend that you do. Its not your typical bed and breakfast. You are their only guests and you have your own private entrance. your own patio. Tv and cable..WE WILL GO BACK. I LOVE CORINE AND DAVID

Amanda2016-10-16T00:00:00Z

Awesome experience to share with a special friend at a special time. Corine took extra special care of my friend who I sent to her place as a gift and much needed get away after a tough year. Corine was wonderful in communicating with both me and the actual guest. Thank you for the hospitality.

Kim2017-06-04T00:00:00Z

The place is lovely with a nice deck and decor. Breakfast was awesome and so nice to have it served only when we were ready. We recommend!

Michael2017-09-04T00:00:00Z

Nice walk to town and lots of antique stores to look around in. Our breakfast was delicious.

Eileen2017-06-25T00:00:00Z

A good place to just relax and enjoy a scenic walk downtown. Corine was an awesome host. We got to choose anything we want for breakfast and it was very delicious.

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A beautiful space for up to 6 people to sleep. Its located right in downtown Marine City Michigan with a fantastic view of the St. Clair river.

Chris's place is centered in the middle of wonderful Marine City. There are restaurants, museums, antique shops, sweet shops and many other things within a few blocks. We enjoyed watching the freighters on the river from the couch. All amenities were top of the line. We would stay again in a heartbeat!

Sue2017-06-25T00:00:00Z

Chris was great about being available for our needs/questions. The location was quiet and a great place for a little get away. It's right on the water and surrounded by quaint shops. We would stay here again!

Danielle2017-06-04T00:00:00Z

The location could not have been better for sightseeing! Peaceful feeling with extremely friendly people.

Jill2017-09-04T00:00:00Z

Best view in Marine City! The loft is comfortable and inviting, felt like home. Our first words were "WOW!" Will definitely stay again.

Wendy2017-07-08T00:00:00Z

Place was quiet clean and spacious me and my team was in town for a race a few towns over and it was nice and quiet after long day in the sun will be looking again next year when we come back to race

David2017-07-30T00:00:00Z

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You will love staying in this apartment that is one short walk across the block to lovely downtown Marine City! You will have a private entrance to this one bedroom/one bathroom apartment. Enjoy coffee or tea (your pick!) while watching a movie or relaxing! There are so many wonderful restaurants, dessert shops, and quaint stores to choose from in Marine City. Enjoy!
(Don't forget to check out the photos I took of the apartment AND downtown Marine City.)

Spacious, private,comfortable,clean,quiet, and close to everything you could need,like walks along the river or down an interesting and busy small town Main Street, this place is my idea of an excellent Airbnb

Catherine2017-06-25T00:00:00Z

Clean and comfortable place to stay. Nice touches like snacks available. Only there for one nite, but would return.

John2017-08-23T00:00:00Z

Great location. One block walk to everything in Marine City, and with much easier parking. Kari was very accommodating and made sure I had everything I needed for my stay. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone that wants to experience Marine City.

Greg2017-08-11T00:00:00Z

We had a great 1 night stay at Kari's place, the apartment was cozy and comfortable with short walk to he river and food/drinks/shops. We highly recommend staying and would re-book for sure. Thanks!

Randon2017-07-23T00:00:00Z

Kari's place is everything I could have asked for! Super walkable to the little downtown and the riverfront, comfortable bed and couch, clean, and nicely decorated. Appreciated the reliable WiFi as I was there for work reasons. Loved all the little touches around the apartment! Kari was super friendly at check-in. Highly recommend!

Karen2017-07-16T00:00:00Z

We loved the apartment! Kari provided so many little extras that made it really comfortable and convenient. The location was great too, just one street over from the river and all the shops. Really cool town, can't wait to visit again.

Elizabeth2017-07-31T00:00:00Z

Wow, what a cool town and an awesome place to stay. Thanks to hosts Kari & Brad for such a delightful stay. I will tell all I can about little Marine City! Btw Kari, although it was not at all expected of you...thanks 4the fresh poppy muffins, real butter, fruit, 'n snacks! What an unexpected special touch. As a woman staying alone I felt safe and warmly welcomed. I will be back!

Wendy2017-06-29T00:00:00Z

The apartment was very clean and had anything you could need during your stay. Also within walking distance of several local businesses and the water!

Brooke2017-08-13T00:00:00Z

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My place is three minutes walking distance away to the beach access and family-friendly activities. You’ll love my place because of the comfy bed. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families (with kids).

The Medium room has a very comfy queen bed and is decorated with occupied Japan Art Deco furniture and of course has a private bath with shower. Breakfast is served on the summer porch or in the dining room or on the authentic Revolutionary War Period dining set..... Fresh breakfast always!

Harsen's Island is the ultimate gated community -- drawbridge in fact! All travelers must come by boat or ferry... very safe place in the busy world.

Kristen and Phil have a very lovely home.. The home is an old antique house that is very well put together. The house is clean and accommodating three bedrooms for any size that might fit your needs I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for A nice experience and a beautiful Place to be on Harsens Island

Sharon2017-07-04T00:00:00Z

What a fun place to stay. Very nice room with a private bathroom. The breakfast was delicious and the hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend.

Suzy and Ryan2017-06-22T00:00:00Z

Lovely hosts and great food. Christin is very attentive. Loved the fresh ground coffee and the fresh bread. Carrot cake and pierogis are lovely. Great place to relax.

Lynette2016-07-24T00:00:00Z

Quiet, comfortable room. Sweet Hostess. Omelet breakfast.

Don2016-10-09T00:00:00Z

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The Heather House is close to the city center, great views, restaurants, dining, and parks. You’ll love my place because it is a 130 year old Queen Anne Victorian overlooking the St. Clair River and Canada, the comfy bed, the coziness, the high ceilings, the views. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, Romantic getaways, business travelers, and big groups.

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Nestled in the small community of Clay Twp, this cottage is perched on the entrance to a canal off of the beautiful Anchor Bay. Minutes from beautiful downtown Algonac where there are tons of local shops and eateries you will never want to leave. By boat you can enjoy delicious dinners dockside at several lakeside restaurants and taverns. Enjoy the breathtaking sunsets of Lake St. Clair on the crystal blue Anchor Bay. Get ready to have an experience that will last a life time!

Open concept floor plan with plenty of room for parking. Two boat slips for an awesome time on the water whether it's to catch some rays with friends or to experience world class fishing of Lake St. Clair.

house is second to the end of the canal meaning your only one house away from the mouth of the bay yet at the end of the dead end street so there is little to no traffic

Awesome spot. Great leaving the boat in the water...boat launch about 5 mins away. Very clean. Would go again.

Mike2017-06-24T00:00:00Z

Great host and always available for any questions. We will definitely be back!

John2017-05-07T00:00:00Z

The cabin is very open for its size which was great. Coffee in the morning was great to have and I really liked all the different scented things. The cabin was very clean and the furnishings were very nice aesthetically. The neighbors are friendly and helpful without being intrusive. We really enjoyed it.

Michael2017-06-04T00:00:00Z

Super clean , cozy , and absolutely amazing ! What an experience it was to be on the lake right there out the backyard ! The neighbors were probably the best part though ! Definitely will stay again !

Ashley2017-06-21T00:00:00Z

This little cottage is absolutely adorable. It is update, extremely clean and not to mention it had a dock for your own personal boat. We were just minutes away from our dock and only minutes away from beautiful Lake St. Clair. The neighbors are friendly, the neighborhood itself is quiet and if we had any question Bryant always responded extremely promptly. I have already recommend this cute little get away to several of my friends. Thank you for sharing your place and making our last little get away for the summer perfect!

Tricia 2017-08-13T00:00:00Z

Very clean 1 Br cabin on a canal with a dock for your boat. Excellent home base if you have a boat to use, dnr boat launch is 5 min down the road.

Brian2017-08-07T00:00:00Z

The place was darling! Clean and fresh. Very convenient to have the dock at the house, only draw back was the view of the lake is blocked by another house even though the property is very close to the water. The neighbors were friendly and helpful, I would definitely stay there again.

Valerie2017-08-25T00:00:00Z

This is a super clean lake home. It accommodates boat parking and room for 2 more. Attention to every detail shows. Host with the most.

Margie2017-08-27T00:00:00Z

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The Swan View Inn is located on beautiful Lake St. Clair. More than 50% of the fish caught in the Great Lakes Basin are caught here. You’ll love staying here because of the coziness, the views, and, the location. Visitors also enjoy our fire pit, gas grill, picnic tables, fish cleaning station and especially docking their boat on our 300' boardwalk in full view, steps from their room in our private canal. Water & electric hookup is provided for each boat slip.

Great night stay...the cabin was extremely clean and cozy. Bed was really comfortable too! Great experience!

Steve2016-07-05T00:00:00Z

Betsy welcomed us upon arrival and showed us our room. She even called us and told us not to buy any eggs at the grocery store as she has fresh eggs for us!! Place was awesome and was perfect for my father and I during our fishing trip! We had a great place to tie up the boat which also had electrical outlets to allow us to charge the boat batteries each night. They even have a list of local diners and restaurants along with directions for a slew of places. We felt at home and was able to just relax after a long day on the water. Betsy would check in with us to see if we were doing ok to ensure our stay was just right! Thank you, thank you! If you're coming out to fish, this is the place to stay!!

Jeff2016-10-17T00:00:00Z

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Waterfront home with toys! Pontoon boat, 2 jet skis, a canoe, and 2 kayaks provided. 2000 ft2 home with 2 boat wells and 55 feet of seawall, and enough parking to accommodate at least 8 vehicles/trailers. Home is located 4 houses from Lake St. Clair. Great fishing! Lots of waterfowl to see! 2 full baths, fully equipped kitchen with all new appliances. Laundry room with new Maytag washer and dryer. Downtown Detroit is about 1 hour away, pro sports, the DIA, The FOX , Motown museum, etc.

all bedrooms have 40 in smart tv; lots of small kitchen appliances; deck and firepit in backyard and grill. firewood provided.

nice quaint neighborhood, at end of street there is a set of stairs to walk into the lake. A community picnic table is there for your use also.

Nice Place.

Kirk2017-06-12T00:00:00Z

Our stay at the Haven was above and beyond what we expected. Marc and Joyce are wonderful hosts. The house is beautiful, upgraded and well-maintained. The water toys were fantastic and Marc spent a whole day making sure that we all knew about water safety and how to operate the water vehicles appropriately. We definitely look forward to having another family reunion at this place Mark and Joyce have definitely set the standard for Airbnb very high. I would give six stars out of five

Joe2017-07-10T00:00:00Z

Excellent place with caring hosts. Perfect gateway to the Algonac area.

Justin2017-06-04T00:00:00Z

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Our cottage is walking distance to a shared dock on the St. Clair River and close to quaint downtown Harsens Island, aka Sans Souci. You’ll love it here because of the woodland coziness, the new comfy beds, and of course the lovely views of nature, trees and water.

We have the friendliest neighbors on our street! Feel free to say hi or strike up a conversation if you're so inclined. :)

Great cottage in one of the unique locatations in south east Michigan. Very clean and maintained well. Had everything you could need for a short or long vacation stay. For those that don't know the area you will have to take a ferry as there are no bridges to the island. Was the first ferry ride we've ever done. The grocery store and DNR boat launch is less than a mile away on the mainland.

Al2017-06-24T00:00:00Z

We stayed for a few days while sampling wetlands on Harsens Island and around Lake St. Clair for a Great Lakes coastal wetland monitoring project. This house was perfect and we were super careful to leave all our field gear on the front porch or in our boat. We all were talking about how great the amenities were and how it felt like a vacation even though we were working 12 hour days in the sun.

Whitney2016-07-29T00:00:00Z

Very nice and clean and comfortable. Everything was well thought out to make our stay pleasant. Owners are super easy to work with and communicate well so whenever we had any questions they did a great job in getting right back with us.

Joyce2016-09-10T00:00:00Z

This cottage was wonderful. Our family of four utilized board games on a rainy day and enjoyed the proximity to the waterfront on our vacation. The kitchen is well equipped and the amenities were perfect for a quiet island getaway.

Tom2017-07-14T00:00:00Z

The cottage was cute, clean and cozy. I stayed there pre- wedding where the girls and I got ready for the wedding. There was lots of space for the makeup artist and hairdresser to set up. It was also very nice that there were some things available in the refrigerator for us.

jean2016-08-28T00:00:00Z

Very nice, quiet, clean and cozy! Close to Detroit yet far enough away that feel at home. Ferry on and off island is unbelievably quick and easy.

Laurel2017-07-23T00:00:00Z

Super clean/tidy!! Thoughtful amenities available throughout the house. Quiet area and nice walk to the scenic river. Enjoyed sitting on beautiful large dock, watching boats and ships go by. Will certainly want to return!!

Gayle2017-07-10T00:00:00Z

Our family joined several other families for a day of bbq'ing and fun along Lake St Clair & Katherine's cottage served as a wonderful base camp close and convenient to the entire Island. They have done a wonderful job with the interior being very clean and freshly painted with newer flooring in the kitchen area. Katherine was easy to communicate with, easy access to the cottage so we could come and go as needed without sharing a key. She also went above and beyond by providing breakfast and snack options for us at the cottage! When considering Harsens Island, we strongly suggest you consider Katherine's cottage. We had several families stay at 2 local Bed & Breakfast's and upon sharing lodging stories on Day 2 when the families re-gathered, it became obvious to everyone that having a private cottage like Katherine's was a superior decision.

Terry2016-07-25T00:00:00Z

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Welcome to little East China. Located on the canal that you can dock your boat at and relax in our 2 bedroom house with a fully equipped kitchen. Barbecue on the deck and enjoy the summer. Fireplace to take the chill off evenings. Enjoy the life!

We offer docking space (5 ft. depth, and can house 24 ft boat) in canal in front of our house. Good fishing on the Saint Clair River!!

My son and I stayed at Ruth's for the weekend. I have stayed at about 20 different AirB&Bs and this was definitely one of the best! Being on the water was so calming. The home was fully stocked with everything you could ever need. It was like being on a weekend vacation! Even my 17 year old son loved the place! I would absolutely recommend this place to everyone. I will definitely be staying here the next time I am in the area!

Pam2017-05-15T00:00:00Z

I loved being here my time at Ruth's was so relaxing, the views are spectacular, the amenities are top notch. Ruth was responsive to all questions and most helpful. I am sure I will stay at Ruth's again when I am in the area. Everything was a comfortable as being in my own home.

Lisa2017-06-02T00:00:00Z

We have stayed at this little gem in East China before and it was just as good as last time. Quiet neighbourhood. Great hot tub. Wonderful kitchen. Our dogs love it there. Will stay again!

Cole2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

The amenities of the house were great and the hot tub was definitely a bonus ... Nice quiet and secluded area

Anita 2017-06-18T00:00:00Z

Had a wonderful experience and would stay here again

David2017-07-05T00:00:00Z

What a gorgeous spot! We loved it- comfortable beds, great living room and deck and a hot tub too! The neighbourhood is extremely quiet. We brought our dogs and they loved the spot too. We'll definitely be back!

Cole2017-06-27T00:00:00Z

Ruth is a very helpful and responsive host. Easy check-in. The house is beautiful and it is great being right on the water. This is my second time staying here and I would definitely recommend staying here.

Pam2017-06-12T00:00:00Z

This was my first experience with AirBnB, and I was super nervous about EVERYTHING. Self check-in was a breeze with the automatic locking system. It took us a few seconds to figure out how to lock up, but we mastered it over the three days. The house was beautiful! I absolutely adored everything. It was cozy and felt like home. It was located in a great area, and was nice to have a little unwind time on the drive back and forth from my parents hotel in Port Huron. Ruth was fantastic with communication and very helpful. I highly recommend them for future stays.

I depend on the comments and ratings when I consider an Airbnb property. Honest feedback is critical to the integrity of Airbnb so with that said I am writing my first negative review ever. I did call Farzad about some of my concerns on the day we checked out. He acknowledged my feedback and indicted it would be “better next time” but that fishermen were not as picky. He also said my friend and I were probably the first women to ever stay there. There won’t be a next time here for us. The good: Very generous / flexible cancellation policy. Farzad is excellent with communication. He uses text and phone and Airbnb messaging and responded quickly and completely to various questions I had prior to my visit. He also was flexible with our check-in time and allowed us a very early check-in without hesitation. The property is spacious although sparse but is accurately described in Airbnb. When I texted after check out asking to talk he was immediately available. Our issues were as follows: Cleanliness: This was an important factor for us in selecting this place since we brought friends from out of town. A review in May saying the place was “really clean” set our expectations high and they were not met. We found the carpets were vacuumed and the hard floors broom swept. However, the bathrooms had the black moldy stuff in the corners and edges and the harder to reach surfaces behind sink handles were dirty. The window sills are all dirty. The kitchen sink was dirty inside – maybe stained, hard to know - and the faucet was dirty in the hard to reach areas. When I wiped the counter with disinfectant the cloth turned up dirty. The seal of the fridge was moldy and the upper shelves on the door had a human hair and stuck-on food remains of some sort. Quality of appointments: This sounds silly but the linens and dishes are mismatched and the kind that you would expect if you furnished a house at the thrift store. The plastic mini blinds in at least one room have broken slats. The closets are filled with boxes as if the house is a storage unit. Mattresses are adequate but the bed frame in one room is too long for the mattress and both my friends hit their shins and one drew blood. Mechanical: The dishwasher overflowed. When I mentioned it to Farzad on our call after check-out he said he hadn’t used it in 10 years. There was no note indicating not to use it. Makes me concerned about the gas fireplace. Neighborhood: The neighbors are friendly – too friendly in my opinion, they did not respect our privacy. The nextdoor neighbor invited himself over as we were relaxing on the deck on our last night. He seemed to be intoxicated. He explained that he helps with the yard and so I think he felt like he was entitled to “hang out” with...

Shannon2017-06-25T00:00:00Z

Farzad's house was absolutely perfect for a fishing trip. It is located on a quiet canal with quick access to the main lake and close to the DNR boat ramp. The house itself was spacious and had everything we needed. The boathouse with electricity was easy after a long day of fishing. The fishing was great of course as well. We caught plenty of walleye, bass and a few pike We will be back.

Nathan2017-05-28T00:00:00Z

This place is awesome! We slept 4 comfortable, really clean and a great location with friendly neighbors. We will for sure be back!

Michael2017-05-17T00:00:00Z

Awesome location, close to marinas, restaurants, great fishing, neighbors were super friendly, Farzad was awesome with communication. I will definitely come back again!

Lauren2017-06-09T00:00:00Z

The house was perfect for our fishing trip. My only complaint is that the irrigation system ran for about a half hour each morning around 7 am. It was out of adjustment and sprayed our boat and we got wet when loading our gear on the boat. I would suggest adjusting the spray pattern and have it water around 4 am.

Andrew2017-09-04T00:00:00Z

This house was perfect for our get away to lake st Clair. Spacious house with three bedrooms, and a large living room, patio and kitchen. Farzad was accommodating with early check in and everything about our stay was easy and convenient!

Kayla2017-08-14T00:00:00Z

Ths was a fishing trip for two fishing buddies. It was perfect, having a boat house with electricity and connected to Lake St. Clair. Trailer parking was available as well. The house itself was more than adequate for our needs. The appliances were all in working order, the place was clean, and there were plenty of towels and other supplies. Motion sensor lights outside were a nice feature to ensure safety. We enjoyed the pool table and the deck with its picnic table. Farzad was especially responsive to any questions or concerns we had. A simple text was typically answered within a very short period of time.

James2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

Tipe kamar

Seluruh rumah/apartemen

Tipe Properti

Rumah

Mengakomodasi

4

Kamar tidur

My place is close to the beach, family-friendly activities, and nightlife. You’ll love my place because of the comfy bed, the coziness, and the views. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families (with kids).

The Big Room is over 500 square feet of pure beauty, featuring inlaid walnut furnishings, opulent carpet, super cozy bed with a bathroom that features an antique iron tub, over-sized shower and an spaciousness unmatched on the island. Finished off with breakfast on the summer porch, all fresh cooking with natural ingredients.

Harsen's Island is the ultimate gated community -- drawbridge in fact! All travelers must come by boat or ferry... very safe place in the busy world.

We had a reunion on Harsens at a near by cottage in our stay with Christin an Phil made it very easy! We recommend 'the big room'! And breakfast was wonderful too - we will come back again!

Terry2017-07-30T00:00:00Z

A very charming home and a very welcoming host. The location is quiet and very tranquil, and the breakfast delicious.

Nathan2017-09-04T00:00:00Z

Christin and her husband have an amazing place. It's so peaceful and lovely. A truly beautifully restored home surrounded by antiques but with all the modern day conveniences. Freshly baked bread, delicious eggs and the best carrot cake with buttercream frosting that I've ever had. The ride around the island in the completely restored antique Cadillac was a real treat! My husband was celebrating his 75th birthday and his first time on the island. He said he can't wait to go back! We will be seeing you both before the summer's end...thank you, thank you, thank you!

Robin2017-06-11T00:00:00Z

Tipe kamar

Kamar pribadi

Tipe Properti

Bed & Breakfast

Mengakomodasi

2

Kamar tidur

This place is great spot for people who love nature nature and history.
It is 2 acres with 300', of Sydenham River frontage.
The Sydenham River in southwestern Ontario is the only major watershed which lies completely in the Carolinian Life Zone and is relatively undisturbed by development. This has made the river a biological treasure.
You can find rare and endangered species here. The fishing and canoe/kayaking is great and both fishing and pontoon boat tours are available.

I bought this house last year and i have been upgrading the spaces. It is a ongoing process, but anytime people want to rent it will be clean and the beds are comfy. I also have a 30' camper that sleeps six that may be available. If my other place ( also on air bnb ) " Better than a Motel " in Sombra is rented i usually stay here. If both places are rented i may have to use the camper FYI.
There is a Fire pit and BBQ. Large open areas for yard games, have an event or pitch a tent.
If you love Nature and History this is would a great place to plan your vacation.
It is a great spot for Fishing - Boating - Bird watching - a nice spot for a wedding or birthday.
Located in a small village - Wilksport, Ontario. It can sleep 8 and has lots of parking. It is on a 2 acre private river front lot with mature trees. Rare species are found here. It is classified as the northern most part of the Carolinian.
The Sydenham River supports an incredible variety of aquatic life. At least 82 species of fish and 34 species of freshwater mussels have been found here, making it one of the most species-rich watersheds in all of Canada.
Several species in the Sydenham River are found nowhere else in Canada, and some remain at only a few locations globally. Some mussels and reptiles which live in and around the Sydenham River are nationally and provincially Species at Risk.
The Sydenham River is a river in Kent County, Lambton County and Middlesex County in southwestern Ontario, Canada, flowing southwest from its source west of London, Ontario and emptying into Lake Saint Clair. The length of the river is 165 kilometres (103 mi) and it drains a watershed of approximately 2,700 square kilometres (1,000 sq mi). The river flows through the towns of Strathroy and Wallaceburg. It was named after Lord Sydenham, governor of Canada from 1839 to 1841.
Unusual concretions, composed of calcite, can be found near this river. These are known as "kettles" because they resemble the bottom of a large kettle.
The river is a 100 feet wide on average and from here flows into Wallaceburg and eventually lake St.Clair.
If you love to fish, nature watching, kayaking, canoeing, it is very private and quite.

Small Village has a Park with a splash pad and ball Diamonds. A library. Fire hall. A large Hall that seats 500 available to rent. A really nice park just out of town . Alot of parks along the St.Clair Parkway.

Nice spot. Great yard. Had a guy's night at this place with a full day of hanging out and yard games. Only issue was the timing of our stay. We got there on the tail end of a renovation which made the house a little less finished than what I was anticipating. That said, Shanon did let me know the house was under renovation (however I understood that it would be a bit more finished than it actually was). Other than that, great spot.

Michael2017-06-25T00:00:00Z

Great place to stay! House description was very accurate and the yard was beautiful and so big. Lots of privacy and a great place to unplug and relax

Domenique2017-08-06T00:00:00Z

Nice yard, on a small river, house clean but in the middle of a renovation. Shanon th host was easy very pleasant.